Anisole → HCID 57753362, compound

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Reaction Steps

A solution of 5-chloro-6-methoxy-2-(4-methoxy-benzyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole (600 mg) and anisole (0.3 ml) in trifluoroacetic acid (6 ml) was heated at 180° C. (50W) for 40 minutes in a CEM discover microwave synthesiser. The reaction mixture was evaporated and re-evaporated with toluene. The crude material was partitioned between DCM and water, the aqueous layer washed with DCM (×3) then evaporated and re-evaporated with toluene to give 5-chloro-6-methoxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole (256 mg) as green crystals.

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